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THEME 14 TRAVEL

Structure

Present Perfect Tense

Usage Example

We use the Present Perfect to talk about something that
happened in the past, but we do not say exactly when I have seen that man before, but I can’t remember where.
it happened. The exact time it happened is unknown or My sister has moved into a new apartment.
unimportant.

We use the Present Perfect to talk about activities that
I have been abroad many times.
happened several times before now. The exact time of each
My students have had five tests this semester so far.
repetition is not important.

Affirmative Negative Interrogative

I / You / We / They haven’t met him Which countries have I / you / we / they visited
I / You / We / They have attended many parties.
before. so far?
She / He / It has been to Tokyo.
She / He / It hasn’t eaten this before. Has she / he / it done this before?

been or gone

Usage Example

We use been to indicate someone has visited or travelled to She has been to Italy = She went to Italy, but now she is
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a place and has returned. back home.

We use gone to indicate that someone has left for a place She has gone to Italy = She is not here now, she is still
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and has not yet returned. there.

already, just, yet, and ever

Usage Example

already: earlier than expected It’s only 8 p.m., and Luke has already gone to bed.
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just: a very short time ago A: Are you hungry?
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B: No, I have just eaten a sandwich.
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yet: before now - in negative and question sentences A: Are Chloe and Mike here?
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B: No, they haven’t arrived yet.
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ever: at any time A: Have you ever played badminton?
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B: No, I haven’t.
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